CHAPTER 11 Internal I/O Units
11.5.4 Data cartridges
Use the following data cartridges in this drive.
CAUTION
Unit Damage/Data Destruction
Use only the recommended data cartridges. Use of a non-recommended data
cartridge may cause the 8mm tape drive to malfunction.
Table 11.10 8mm Data Cartridges
Part Name Supplier Qty.
Tape Length
HS-8/112(D)
Exabyte 160mXL
Maxell
Exabyte
5 tapes
5 tapes
112m
160m
Capacity
5GB
(non-compressed)
7GB
(non-compressed)
11.5.5 Data cartridge handling precautions
CAUTION
Unit Damage/Data Destruction
Note the following points when handling data cartridges.
Otherwise, the unit may be damaged or data may be lost.
Avoid using or storing data cartridges in the following environments and
locations:
– Environments subject to extreme temperatures and humidity
– Dirty environments (cigarette smoke, dust, corrosive gases, etc.)
– Environments subject to sudden changes in temperature and humidity
– Locations that are likely to adversely affect the magnetic tape material
– Locations subject to sunlight
– Locations subject to impact or vibrations
– Locations near heating equipment
When a data cartridge is not to be used for a long time, remove it from the
8mm tape drive, and put it in its case. Store under the following conditions:
Temperature: 5-32 deg. C (41-89 deg. F)
Humidity: 20-60% (non-condensing)
Do not spill coffee or other liquids over a data cartridge.
Do not drop data cartridges on the floor or subject them to impact.
Do not open the tape cover or turn the tape reel unnecessarily.
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